The Men of the Choirs sing alto (counter-tenor), tenor and bass in the Choir of Men and Boys and Choir of Men and Girls. All of the Men of the Choirs are professional singers with extensive experience in sacred choral music. Benefits of Choir positions include:
- 4 calls per average week
- $100 per call
- Average annual income $16,000
- Full compliment of services for Christmas, Holy Week, and Easter
- Opportunities for concert work, recording, and tours
Schedule, Vacancies, & Auditions
Time commitment for the average week:
- Wednesday: 5:30 pm Choral Evensong (4:45 pm call)
- Thursday: 5:30 pm Choral Evensong (4:45 pm call)
- Sunday: 11:15 am Holy Eucharist (10 am call)
- Sunday: 4 pm Choral Evensong (2:45 pm call)
Regular Vacancies: Basses
Preferred Substitute Vacancy: Tenor
Substitutes Vacancies: Countertenor, Tenor, Bass
Auditions: Interested men should contact the Music Program Coordinator to request an audition for open positions. An audition consists of a prepared solo (selected in advance by the Director of Music), vocalizing (to determine tone quality and range) and sight-singing.
E-mail: musicoffice@cathedral.org
Phone: (202) 537-6216